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  • Several Regions have held meetups already, but others are being planned or are evaluating the interest. The Ontario GTA West area meetup is planned for Saturday April 26th at Greasemonkeys shop in Aylmer Ontario. If you are interested and haven’t signed up yet, click here! Arbutus has also explored interest in a Fraser Valley meetup but it seems members either missed his thread or had other plans. Let him know if you are interested in a meetup later in the year by posting here! Slowpoke is trying to pull together an Ottawa area meetup later this summer. No date has been selected yet, so let him know if you are interested here! We are not aware of any other meetups being planned this year. If you are interested in doing something in your area, let everyone know and make it happen! Meetups are a great way to make new machining friends and get hands on help in your area. Don’t be shy, sign up and come, or plan your own meetup!

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  1. Engmaxx

    For everyone that uses a file...

    Thanks for the heads up and info. I just ordered two for pickup to make sure I don't miss out!
  2. Engmaxx

    How much to you pay for a haircut? How much per year?

    LOL. She used to own the shop in the mall across the street. Been doing our hair for something like 20 years Fished with her husband. Long family friend. It certainly is convenient as I work from home and get haircut at home. Jeez I order most things online now. I go out to grocery shop...
  3. Engmaxx

    How much to you pay for a haircut? How much per year?

    $20 and she comes to my house for my haircut every three weeks. Can't beat that!!!
  4. Engmaxx

    Car Rust

    Your Subaru looks like my 2006 Honda Odyssey! Just don't touch any of it...ha ha ha.
  5. Engmaxx

    How often do you sharpen your lawnmower blades?

    This is what I use. As cool as the one you show with the magnets, I bet it is way more expensive and takes longer to setup. In seconds I am done with this little gem.
  6. Engmaxx

    How often do you sharpen your lawnmower blades?

    Once a year. Flap disk if it is spoon-dull otherwise touch up with a hand file. 5 min job either way. Don't forget to balance it afterwards.
  7. Engmaxx

    Machine Machine moving

    No threaded hole for lifting eyebolt? I know it is not the same machine and heavier but worth looking into. You can see mine off the floor in the pic: balance wasn't an issue. Whatever you do with yours, you will move it slowly.
  8. Engmaxx

    Vehicle Replaced Coil Springs: Uses?

    Ok. That's what I was figuring: forge, (power) hammer, anvil, etc. A little more than I am willing to get into at this time as space is at a premium BUT I think I will keep them for a while. They are heavy buggers yet compact. The repair went extremely well and quick for a first time...
  9. Engmaxx

    Vehicle Replaced Coil Springs: Uses?

    Hey all, replacing my Honda Odyssey rear springs tonight. I know they are typically high carbon steel. Should I keep them and use them for other projects like not as a spring?
  10. Engmaxx

    a minor miracle just occurred in Canada

    I was paying more attention to the Cats who were playing much less aggressive and a slower game. They made it easier for the Buds. With all the betting, seat sales, etc, the system won't let it end at 4 games. I have little hope and basically feel jaded about it all now. The Cats are the...
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